ISO 6330:2012,Textiles — Domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing.
This International Standard is utilized by a broad range of textile quality and performance evaluations including but not exclusive to: smoothness appearance, dimensional change, stain release, water resistance, water repellence, colour fastness to domestic laundering, and care labelling that are prescribed in other international and regional test method standards.
This International Standard is also used to evaluate not only the attributes of fabrics themselves but also the performance of apparel, home products and other textile end-products. The selection of washing and drying machines and their associated ballast types, detergents, and other drying options are to be made according tothe international region in which the textile will be used by consumers.
NOTE:Suitable machines, detergents and ballast are available commercially.
ISO 6330:2012 specifies domestic washing and drying procedures for textile testing. The procedures are applicable to textile fabrics, garments or other textile articles which are subjected to appropriate combinations of domestic washing and drying procedures. This International Standard also specifies the reference detergents and ballasts for the procedures.